"It is good to score against big teams but, although I made my debut against them, I haven't had that many chances against Manchester United, if I'm honest.

"Every year is different and I hope to break it this year and hopefully score against them.

"But the most important thing for me to do is to help the team out and to work hard for the team and hopefully get success all together."

Angel knows that Villa, who are set to be without Patrik Berger yet again with the Czech still suffering from a thigh injury, will have to play Saturday's lunch-time game as if it were a May Cup Final.

"It's one of the games that will test you," he said. "It is going to be very difficult because they are going to be really up for it this year.

"I saw pretty much the whole game of their win at Everton last weekend and they look very strong. It is going to be hard as always but we will see."

The importance of Villa collecting something from their trip to Old Trafford is doubled because Villa then face Portsmouth at Fratton Park in a tough game next Tuesday.

Angel added: "We've got a tough start but we've got to face it as it is. If we want to compete for that sixth spot this season we have to take one game at a time and play every game as a final.

"We did it two years ago, so I cannot see why we cannot do it now. The start is difficult, but if we start well that will build up our confidence."